Danielsen, Guy Augustus 77 years old, of Newberry died Aug. 29, 2006, at his home. Born in Newberry, he was a son of the late Alvin and Nettie Danielsen. Surviving were his wife, Barbara Mullinax Danielsen of the home; daughters and their husbands, Sherry and Hal Trammell of Belton, Donna and Randy Cartee of Liberty, Suzanne and Doug Hunt of Simpsonville and Lisa and Chris Boozer of Liberty; sisters, Clara Werts, Frances Berry and Betty Layton, all of Newberry, and Dorothy Padget of McDonough, GA. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ned and Jim Danielsen. Liberty Mortuary, Liberty, S.C.Newberry Observer 9/4/2006

Davenport, Clarence Jr., 61 years old, of Newberry, died Dec. 8, 2005, at LexingtonMedicalCenter in West Columbia. Born in NewberryCounty, he was a son of the late Mr. Clarence Davenport Sr. and the late Mrs. Henrietta Washington Davenport. Surviving were one daughter, Valerie J. Dawkins (Timothy); one granddaughter; five brothers, Harry Davenport (Carolyn), John Henry Davenport ( Louise), Willie Lee Davenport, Eugene Davenport, Freddie Davenport (Christy), all of Newberry, three sisters, Viola Pitts (Johnnie), and Hentietta Harmon (Leroy) of Newberry, and Carolyn Williams (Larry), of Clinton, a very devoted friend, Rosa Lee. Wilson Funeral Home of Newberry. Newberry Observer 12/9/2005

Davenport, Everette Harmon 93 years old, of Newberry died Jan. 9, 2006 at the Presbyterian Home. She was born in NewberryCounty and was the daughter of the late Fred and Maggie Lomax Harmon. She was survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Everett and Frances Davenport of Clinton; a sister, Margaret Poole of Clinton; five grandchildren, Tom, Jr., Todd, Jeff, Ellis and Gerald Davenport. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Davenport, Jr.; two sons, Marion T. and Charles Ellis Davenport; two sisters, Lavinia “Sis” Harmon and Helen Epting; and a brother, Fred J Harmon, Jr. Little River Dominick Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Gray Funeral Home of Clinton. Newberry Observer 1/11/2006

Davidson, Willie 76 years old, of Philadelphia, Pa. died July 22, 2006. He was born in Newberry to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scurry. Later he was adopted and reared by the late C.D. and Nancy Davidson. He was a World War II veteran. His wife, Elmira Davidson, and one son, Jimmie Bernard Owens, preceded him in death. Surviving were four children, Henry Lee Davidson (Gwen) of Silverstreet, Sheila Highsmith, Edie Yvonne Owens (Charlie) and John Frank Owens, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; three brothers, Haskel Wertz of Philadelphia, Pa. and George Wertz and Curtis Wertz (Ida) of Newberry; five sisters, Estelle Oxner (Vernon) of Columbia, Mildred Crump, Lily Wertz, Veronica Singleton (Calvin) and Sally Cannon of Newberry; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including a very devoted friend, Oliver Harris of New York, N.Y. Burial was at Little River Baptist Church in Silverstreet. Wilson Funeral Home of Newberry. Newberry Observer 7/28/2006

Davis, Beatrice "Bea" Kennerley 86 years old, formerly of Newberry, wife of James Henry Davis, died Sept. 1, 2004 at National Healthcare of Laurens. Mrs. Davis was born on Sept. 16, 1917, in the Mt. Bethel Garmany Community of NewberryCounty, a daughter of the late Francis John and Ethel Harriet Lietzsey Kennerley. Mrs. Davis wais survived by her husband of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara Davis and Ralph Edgar Jones, Jr., of Mauldin, Diane Davis and Boyd "Buck" Webber of Lake Murray, and Linda Davis Byrd and fiance, James G. Hudson of Taylors; a son and daughter-in-law; James Kennerley "Ken" Davis and Amelia Monts Davis of Lancaster; a sister, Frances K. Smith of Springfield; a brother, Robert B. "Bob" Kennerley of Newberry; 11 grandchildren, Jerome Jones, Lee Shinn, Lori Anne McDonald, Michael Shinn, Sharon Cunningham, James Shinn, Melanie Shinn, Melinda Edwards, Susan Davis, Paige Byrd and Andy Davis; and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Catherine Kennerley Entombment will be in NewberryMemorialGardens. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St., Newberry was in charge, Newberry Observer 9/3/2004

Davis, Clyde “Bull’’ Jr., of Newberry died Jan. 19, 2006 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Born in NewberryCounty, he was the son of the late Robert Johnson and the late Christine Davis. Surviving were his wife, Sarah Scurry Davis of the home; five daughters, Mary A. Moses (James) of Clinton, Carolyn Grant (Jasper), Inez Davis, Sarah Barcelo and Pauline Davis, all of Newberry; two sons, Joel and Clyde Davis (Gloria), all of Newberry; one sister, Mary Johnson of Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, James Daniel Davis (Little Ree) of Newberry and Roosevelt Fair (Hattie Mae) of Kinards and devoted cousin, Lucinda Davis. Burial was in the Little River Zion BaptistChurch. Cemetery. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 1/20/2006 & 1/23/2006

Davis, Demarcus O’Bryan 12, of Prosperity, died Feb. 6, 2005 at PalmettoRichlandMemorialHospital. Born in LexingtonCounty, he was a son of Ms. Shelia Boyd and George Bryan Davis. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are, three brothers, Timothy, Devon, Jaquez; two sisters, Noel and Aylecia; maternal grandfather, Moses Boyd of Prosperity; maternal great-grandparents, Bennie Lee and Mrs. Viola Boyd of Prosperity; maternal great grandfather, William (Bill) Wise of Newark, N.J.; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Geraldine Davis of Newberry; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Sara Davis of Newberry; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mattie L. Hawkins of Prosperity. Burial was at MountMoriahA.M.E.ChurchCemetery. Wilson Funeral Home of Newberry was in charge. Newberry Observer 2/7/2005 & 2/9/2005

Davis, Earl B. 84 years old, of Whitmire, died March 20, 2005 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Born in Saluda, he was a son of the late Bazzie and Mattie Padgett Davis. He was a retired Army Master Sergeant having served in World War II and the Korean War and was a recipient of three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was twice married, first to the late Marguerite Hamilton Davis and secondly to Celesten Stroud Davis who survived. In addition to his wife, he was survived by a son, Jimmie Davis of Newberry; daughters, Jean Phillips and Susan Stevens, both of Newberry; sisters, Yvonne Rodgers of Ward, Darlene Wilson of Leesville and Avice Cockrell of Saluda; brothers, Ronnie Davis and Roland Davis, both of Ward. Burial with military honors was in WhitmireCemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Chapel. Newberry Observer 3/23/2005

Davis, Ernest Chester Jr. 71 years old of Silverstreet died 12/25/2005 at his home. Born in NewberryCounty, he was a son of the late Ernest C. Davis Sr. and Maggie Hall Davis. His wife, Bessie Mae Davis and brother-in-law, Clarence E. Wilson, Sr. preceded him in death. Surviving were three sons, Rickey Davis (Kathleen), and Anthony Boyd (Sarah) of Silverstreet, and Darnell Brown (Tonya) of Charleston; four daughters, Irene Davis of the home, Ernestine Gallman of Newberry, Ossie Davis and Sheila Davis (Hosea) of Silverstreet; three brothers, Willie Davis (Audrey) of Richmond, Va., Amos Davis and James Davis of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three sisters, Willie Mae Brown and Henrietta Day (Bobby) of Alexandria, Va. and Rebertha Makling (Raymond) of Hopewell, Va.; grandmother, Mrs. Celie Davis of Whitmire; sisters-in-law, Brilliantine Satterwhite of Junction City, Kan., Delores Eggleston of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Lizzie Mae Davis of Silverstreet; a brother-in-law, James Cannon, Jr. of Newberry; a very devoted friend, Roosevelt Oliphant. Burial was at BelmontBaptistChurchCemetery. Wilson Funeral Home of Newberry. Newberry Observer 12/26/2005 & 12/28/2005

Davis, James Henry 86 years old, formerly of Newberry, widower of Beatrice "Bea" Kennerley Davis, died Sept. 23, 2005. Mr. Davis was born in Newberry, a son of the late Walter H. and Myra Sligh Davis. He was a Marine veteran of WW II.He was survived by three daughters and two sons in-law, Barbara D. and Ralph Jones of Mauldin, Diane D. and Boyd "Buck" Webber of Prosperity and Linda D. Byrd and her fiancée, James G. Hudson of Anderson; one son and daughter-in-law, James Kennerley "Ken" and Amelia Monts Davis of Lancaster; 11 grandchildren, Jerome Jones, Lee Shinn, Lori Anne McDonald, Michael Shinn, Sharon Cunningham, James Shinn, Melanie Shinn, Melinda Edwards, Susan Davis, Paige Byrd and Andy Davis; 11 great grandchildren and two sisters, Myra D. Phillips of Spartanburg and Nell D. Bohannan of Xenia, Ohio. He was predeceased by two sisters, Macie King and Faye Cooper and two brothers, Heyward Davis and John DavisBurial was at NewberryMemorialGardens. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry. Newberry Observer 9/26/2005

Davis, Lou Amy see Lou Amy CHALMERS, Newberry Observer 12/7/2005

Davis, Mamie see Mamie Davis Williams, Newberry Observer 7/3/2006

Davis, Marie Jeter 76 years old, of Clinton, died Jan. 28, 2005. She was born Aug. 30, 1928, to the late Eddie Jeter and Mrs. Georgianne Johnson Jeter in UnionCounty. She was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Georgia and Gregory Braxton, Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Janice and Saad M. Abdullah of Newberry; a son, Charles Edward Jeter of Clinton; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Mae Jeter Culler and Mrs. Frances Jeter Creech, both of Clinton; three grand children, Derald A. Jeter, Sherayre W. Wilson and Naketta L. Wilson; a great grandson, Kristopher T. Jeter of Clinton; a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Geter; two special nieces, Arlene Jeter and Joann Jeter Thomas; devoted nieces, Mitchelle Anita Geter and Anita Felicia Geter, both of Chicago, Ill., and D’Andrea "Dee’’ Victoria Geter of Charleston. Burial was in OrchardParkMemorialGardens. Childs Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer 2/2/2005

Davis, Mattie Roberta 86 years old, of Newberry, died 4/5/2005 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Born in NewberryCounty, she was the daughter of the late James and Emma Wilson Glasgow. Survivors included a step-son, Nathaniel Davis and his wife, Barbara, of New York, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Brunelle Davis and husband, John, of Bronx, N.Y.; one granddaughter, Pamela Davis of New York, N.Y.; two brothers, Henry Glasgow of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Johnnie B. Glasgow of Newberry; four sisters, Lucrease Elmore of Washington, D.C., Dorothy Reid of Philadelphia, Pa., Cleathie M. Rikard and Marie Swittenburg of Newberry; two aunts, Mary Suber of Washington, D.C. and Hannah Suber of Newberry; one god-daughter, Tammy Pratt of Newberry; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Davis of Newberry and Rosa Lee Willis of Thomasville, N.C.; four special caregivers, Jessie M. Whitner, Ellen Brooks, devoted niece, Thelma Boyd and devoted great-niece, Dedra Robinson. Burial was at OldBeaverdamBaptistChurchCemetery. Wilson Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 4/6/2005 & 4/8/2005

Davis, Mildred Epting 88 years old, formerly of Little Mountain, SC, widow of James W. "Jim" Davis, died Sept. 24, 2005 at the NewberryCountyMemorialHospital . She was born on Nov. 19, 1916 in Little Mountain, a daughter of the late Quincy A. and Ellen Wheeler Epting. Mrs. Davis was survived by two sons and daughters-in law, James E. and Judith H. Davis of Little Mountain and Paul A. and Lynn C. Davis of Mt. Pleasant; five grandchildren and spouses, Lisa D and Joel Yarborough of Pomaria, Lauren M. Davis of Dallas, Texas, James W. "Jim" Davis of Mt. Pleasant, Lindsey Lake of Mt. Pleasant and Breanna L. and Chris Baker of Greer; two great grandchildren, Leah M. Yarborough of Columbia and Domenic Baker of Greer, and a sister, Ruby Davis of Savanah, Ga. She was predeceased by three sisters, Lucile Barrier, Jessie Koon and Elberta Metts and a brother, Frank Epting. Interment was in the HolyTrinityLutheranChurchCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home, 939 Chapin Road, Chapin. Newberry Observer 9/26/2005

Davis,Pauline R. 95 years old, widow of H. Melvin Davis, died March 7, 2004 at J. F. Hawkins Health Care. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Daniel C. and Hattie Sharpe Roland. Mrs. Davis was survived by grandsons and their wives, Blake M. and Meg Davis of Prosperity, Brent S. and Tammy Davis of Newberry; a daughter-in-law, Floree Davis of Newberry; great-grandchildren, Eric Steve Davis II, Chad Brenton Davis, Emily Blake Davis, Erica Lynn Davis and Heidi Leann Corley. She was predeceased by a son, Eric Davis, Sr. and a brother, Laighton Jones. Burial was in NewberryMemorialGardens. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer 3/10/2004

Davis, Robertha “Snoot,” 65 years old, of Clinton, died 10/7/2006 at WallaceThomsonHospital in Union. Born in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cheek and the late Judy Wilson Hightower. Surviving WEre one sister, Dorothy Mae Whitener (Willie) of Whitmire; one brother, Barry Cheek (Eunice) of Maryland; devoted nieces, Sherry D. Leake, Sonja A. Leake and Raven S. Mackey of Bremen, Ga.; nephew, Marvin E. Leake (Marcia) of Mauldin; one uncle, Lonnie Dawkins of Washington, D.C.; four aunts, Viola Williams and Lorene Coleman of Clinton, Marie Seabrook and Eula Mae Hawkins (Wade) of Whitmire; loyal friends, Ann Tuggle of Newberry and Lillie Bell Sturkey of Clinton. Burial was at SpringfieldBaptistChurch in Clinton. Wilson Funeral Home of Newberry. Newberry Observer 10/9/2006

Davis, W. M. (Mac) died 4/28/2005 at PiedmontHospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Miller County, Ga. Mr. David was the son of Clarence and Cara Davis. He was survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Boggs Davis of Ashland, Ky.; three sons, Dr. and Mrs. Mark Davis of Newberry, Paul Davis of Dunwoody, Ga. and Drs. Sam and Joni Davis of Cullowee, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth and Glenda Davis of Covington, Ga. Interment was at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Miller County, Ga. Newberry Observer 5/4/2005

Dawkins, Georgia widow of Forest Dawkins, died Jan. 14, 2004 at CentralCarolinaHealthRehabilitationCenter. Born in NewberryCounty, she was the daughter of the late Clepophen and Essie Ruff Cannon. Surviving were two sisters, Roszene Cannon and Elnora Allen, both of Newberry; one brother, William Cannon of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two aunts, Minnie L. Wicker and Janie Gregory, both of Newberry; two sisters-in-law. Burial was in St. Matthew AME Church Cemetery. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 1/16/2004

Dawkins, Wallace Maclendon 77 years old, of Newberry died May 13, 2004 at GreenvilleMemorialMedicalCenter. Born in Newberry, he was a son of the late Ben Frank and Janie Harmon Dawkins. He served in the US Navy Seabees during WW II, Pacific Theatre, TineanIsland. Surviving were his wife of 57 years, Freda Lester Dawkins of the home; three sons and their spouses, Wallace Michael and Lyne Dawkins of Vidalia, Ga., Benjamin Lamont and Brenda Dawkins of Seneca, and Van Lester and Debbie Dawkins of Powdersville; eight grandchildren, Joseph Michael Dawkins, Wallace Matthew Dawkins, Freda Michelle Dawkins, Benjamin Chad Dawkins and his wife, Patrise, Gregory Lamont Dawkins, Amanda Ruth Dawkins and her fiancé, Matt Roberson, Maryland, Jefferson Maclendon Dawkins, and Jackson Holland Dawkins; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Benjamin Dawkins and Luke Corley Dawkins; a sister, Dorothy Dawkins Hunt and her husband, Buddy, of Greenville and a brother, Ben Frank Dawkins, Jr. and his wife, Louise, of Columbia. Burial was in NewberryMemorialGardens, Newberry. McCafee Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 5/17/2004

Dawkins, Willie T. formerly of Newberry died Sept. 23, 2004 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. He was the son of the late Caldwell Dawkins and the late Maude E. Dawkins. Surviving were three sisters, Carolyn D. Sims and Dallas Suber, both of Newberry, and Vivian Dawkins of Philadelphia, Pa.; four brothers, Eddie F., Videl and Timothy Dawkins, all of Newberry, and Marvin Dawkins of Columbia; three aunts; one uncle; two great aunts; devoted cousin, Ulysses Dawkins; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Burial was in WertsCemetery. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer, 9/24/2004

Dean, Ruth Lytle 95 years old, of MarthaFranksBaptistRetirementCenter in Laurens, formerly of Newberry, died Jan. 13, 2004. She was survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Francis and June Dean of Laurens; a granddaughter and spouse, Karen Dean and Larry Davis of Greenwood; five great-grandchildren, Landon, Kramer, Zak, and Keri Davis, all of Greenwood and Matthew C. Dean and spouse, Lori of Due West. She was predeceased by a grandson, Keith I. Dean. Burial was at GreenlawnMemorialGardens in Spartanburg. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, was assisting the family. Newberry Observer 1/16/2004

Deas,Beverly Reneece died. Born in Newberry, she was the daughter of Barbara and John Arther. Surviving were her parents, Barbara and John Arther; two sisters, Tammy Brownlee and Sharon (David) Lane; Mildred Simpkins of Newberry. Interment was at WashingtonNationalCemetery. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 5/21/2004

DeHart, Johnny Matt 62 years old, of Newberry, died Jan. 13, 2004 at PalmettoBaptistMedicalCenter. Born in Newberry, Mr. DeHart was a son of Mrs. Norine Berry Kinard and the late John S. DeHart. He was survived, in addition to his mother of Newberry, by a son, L. Clarke DeHart and wife, Angela, of Florence; a sister, Jonelle D. Morrison and husband, Al, of Newberry; and a grandson, Austin DeHart. Burial was in RosemontCemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 1/14/2004

DeHart, Lollage W. 84 years old, of Newberry, widow of William DeHart, died Jan. 8, 2005. Born in Pomaria, Mrs. DeHart was a daughter of the late George and Alberta Wicker Wicker. She was survived by daughters, Nancy (Carroll) Clem and Carolyn (Melvin) Mooney, both of Greenwood; grandchildren, Pace Clem of Rock Hill, Valerie Bassett and her husband Kevin of Summerville, and Stuart Hawkins and his wife Angie of Greenville; and a great granddaughter, Marley Ann Bassett. Burial was in NewberryMemorialGardens. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 1/10/2005

Dennie, Duane Joseph 80 years old, of Newberry, widower of Avis Veilleux , died Sept. 22, 2006, at LaurensCountyHospital. Born in Wrenshall, Minn., he was a son of the late Joseph Arthur and Marie Fechner Dennie. He was a retired Army officer. Surviving were a son, Duane Dennie of Laurens; daughters, Linda Ramstead of Suwanee, Ga. and Debra Folk of Kingsport, Tenn.; a sister, Nancy Douglas of Winnipeg, Canada; brothers, Dale Dennie of Wrenshall, Minn. and Dennis Dennie of Rosemont, Minn. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. (Photograph), Newberry Observer 9/25/2006

Dennis, Catherine Long 90 years old, of Prosperity, widow of Lewis M. Dennis., died July 23, 2006. Born in Pomaria, Mrs. Dennis was a daughter of the late Junius G. and Anna Bundrick Long. Mrs. Dennis was survived by a daughter, Faye D. Shealy, and her husband, Ardell J. Shealy of Prosperity; a brother Gilbert Long of Pomaria; grandchildren, Kenneth D. and Debbie Shealy of Prosperity and Janelle S. and Michael Frick of Columbia; grea tgrandchildren, Jason S. and Nina Stutts, Deanna and Barry McManus and Allen Shealy; and great-great grandchildren Calen Lewis McManus, Eliza McManus and Carolyne Shealy. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary L. Kinard, Essie Livingston, Georgia Lee Livingston and Virginia Livingston. Burial was at St. Luke’s LutheranChurch cemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 7/24/2006

Dennis, Reba Shealy 85 years old, of Newberry, widow of Herman W. Dennis, died July 2, 2006 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Born in Chapin, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Annie Meetze Hedgepath Shealy. Surviving were a daughter, Ann DeHart of Newberry; sons, Jimmy W. Dennis of Newberry and Marshall Dennis of West Columbia; sisters, Elise Brock and Ernestine Counts both of Newberry; nine grandchildren, Todd Oswald, Amy Orne, Deah Roberts, David Dennis, Alain Dennis, Dale Dennis, Angela Freeman, Allison Dennis and Ashley Dennis. She was predeceased by sisters, Janie Dodgen and Bernice Bedenbaugh and a brother, Leslie Hedgepath. Burial was in RosemontCemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 7/5/2006

Dennis, Robert Bedenbaugh “Pop” Sr., 91 years old, of Kinards, widower of Sara Wicker Dennis, died June 21, 2006, at J.F. Hawkins Health Care. Born in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Osborne F. and Hallman Bedenbaugh Dennis.Surviving were a son and daughter-in-law, Robert B. Dennis Jr. and Rosemary of Kinards; a sister, Clara Godfrey of Joanna. Burial was in the BushRiverBaptistChurch cemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 6/23/2006

Derrick, Bennie P. 95 years old, of Prosperity, died March 21, 2005 at White Oak Manor. Born in Saluda, he was a son of the late Jodie O. and Ellie Holley Derrick. Surviving were his wife, Lillie Mae Shealy Derrick; son, James H. (Nancy) Derrick of Prosperity; daughters, Gladys D. (James Albert) Black, Gussie D. (John) Buchanan and Elizabeth S. (Steve) Morris, all of Prosperity; a sister, Leona Bates of Joanna. He was predeceased by a son, Billy S. Derrick. Burial was in NewberryMemorialGardens. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer 3/23/2005

Derrick, Lillie Mae Shealy 95 years old, of Prosperity, widow of Bennie P. Derrick, died Dec. 18, 2006, at White Oak Manor in Newberry. Born in Batesburg, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Mary S. Shealy. Surviving were a son, James H. (Nancy) Derrick of Prosperity; daughters, Gladys (James) Black, Gussie (John) Buchanan and Elizabeth (Steve) Morris, all of Prosperity; sisters, Nettie Lee Asbill and Melvertta Shealy, both of Leesville; brothers, Henry Shealy and McCoy Shealy, both of Leesville. She was predeceased by a son, Bennie (Billy) Derrick. Burial was in NewberryMemorialGardens. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 12/20/2006

Derrick, Mildred K. 79 years old, formerly of Camden, died Sept. 30, 2005, at CarolinaPinesHospital in Hartsville. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Nathan O. and Annie Lybrand Kyzer. Surviving were sisters, Martha Dipner of Chappells and Ara Sweat of Columbia; a brother, James Kyzer of Huntsville, Ala.; grandchildren, Julie D. Finch of Raleigh and Joseph Ray Derrick of Charlotte and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Rose Finch and Joseph Miles Derrick. Mrs. Derrick was predeceased by a son, Milford Ray Derrick. McSwain-Evans Funeral Chapel. Newberry Observer 10/3/2005

DeVore, E. Carroll 89 years old, of Kinards, died Aug. 15, 2006 at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1917 in Newberry, a son of the late Frank P. Mamie DeVore. He was an Army veteran of WW II. He was survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and Dr. Clovis Pierce of Kinards; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Martha DeVore of Kinards; three grandchildren, Dena Parducci Iusti, Michael DeVore Parducci, and Leigh DeVore Smith; and four great grandchildren, Hanna Lee Iusti, Joseph Braden Iusti, Mary Elizabeth Iusti, and Hunter Michael Smith. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Marise Bedenbaugh DeVore, one sister, Mary Dawkins; and two brothers, Frank DeVore and Roy DeVore. Interment was in RosemontCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 8/16/2006

DeVore,Marise Bedenbaugh of Kinards, wife of E. Carroll DeVore, died Feb. 19, 2004 at the LaurensCountyHospital. Carroll and Marise DeVore celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2003. Mrs. DeVore was born on Nov. 17, 1920 in NewberryCounty, a daughter of the late Lorenzo Dow and Ruby Harmon Bedenbaugh. She was survived by her husband of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and Dr. Clovis Pierce, of Kinards; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Martha DeVore, of Kinards; three grandchildren, Dena Parducci Iusti, Michael DeVore Parducci and Leigh DeVore Smith, three great-grandchildren, Hannah Iusti, Braden Iusti, and Mary Beth Iusti. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dana DeVore and three brothers, Lorenzo Dow Bedenbaugh, Jr., Joseph Falls Bedenbaugh, and Harmon M. Bedenbaugh. Interment was in RosemontCemetery, Newberry. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements, Newberry Observer 2/23/2004

Dewalt,Annie Bell 48years old, of Newberry died 10/17/1922. Born in NewberryCounty, she was a daughter of the late George Dewalt, Sr. and the late Rosa Bell Scurry Dewalt. Surviving were a daughter, Ms. Sharon Tersesa Dewalt and fiancee Anthony Hunter of Newberry; two grandchildren, Ashanti Hunter and Asha Hunter; two brothers, Thomas Sanders of New Mexico and George Dewalt, Jr. of Dillon; one sister, Ms. Lula Mae Dewalt of Newberry; aunts, Ms. Amie Wilson and Josephine Wallace of Newberry, Mrs. Maggie Taylor of Washington, D.C, Mrs. Hannah Suber of Newberry, Mrs. Bertha Galloway of Philadelphia, Pa., Ms. Susie Dewalt, Ms. Julia Dewalt of Columbia; uncles, Moses Wallace of Newberry, Ray Taylor of Washington, D.C. and Charlie Pitts, Sr. of Columbia; one nephew, Alphonso Dewalt; one niece, Kisha Dewalt; a devoted cousin, Brenda Stevens. Burial was in BeaverdamBaptistChurchCemetery. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 10/22/2004

Dewalt, Henry Leroy of Newberry, widower of Sallie Satterwhite Dewalt, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004 at his home. He was born in NewberryCounty. Surviving was one daughter, Essie Mae Stone of Clinton; stepson, Freddie Lee Williams of Clinton; sister, Mattie Lou Hair of New Jersey; 10 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law and other relatives. Burial was in the BelmontBaptistChurchCemetery. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 8/6/2004 (Photograph and story of his murder on pages 1 & 3, Newberry Observer8/6/2004) About his funeral, page 3, Newberry Observer 8/9/2004

Dewalt, Jestine 85 years old of Newberry died April 1, 2005, at Jesse Frank Hawkins Healthcare. Born in LexingtonCounty, she was the daughter of the late David Dewalt and Trophine Long Dewalt. She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Todd Williams; daughter, Mary Ann Lindler; step-mother, Mrs. Lessie Dewalt. Surviving were two sons, Curtis (Sudie) Glasgow of Prosperity and Kenny Pitts of Irmo; seven sisters, Verda Hair and Emma Lee Hiller, both of Prosperity, Martha J. Ruff of Thomasville, N.C., Polly D. Hampton and Avie Davenport, both of Columbia, Rosine Dewalt and Evelyn Brooks, both of Newberry; two brothers, Willie M. Dewalt of Prosperity and Aaron Dewalt of Newberry; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two aunts; two daughters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; three sisters-in law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; and three devoted friends, Vera Young, Rosetta Wise and Essie Wise. Burial was at Mt.MoriahAMEChurchCemetery. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer, 4/4/2005

Dewalt, William E. 67 years old, of Newberry died July 3 at Palmetto Health Baptist. Born in NewberryCounty, he was the son of the late Dennis Oncil Dewalt and the late Annie Williams Dewalt. He was a retired Army veteran. Surviving were his wife, Margaret G. Dewalt of the home; sons, Thomas Leo Dewalt and Claude A. Dewalt, Jr.; grandchildren reared in the home, Zelma C. Dewalt and Claude A. Dewalt, Jr., all of Newberry; sisters, Arrie Gray and Louise Young (Willie Frank), all of Newberry, and Naomi Singley (Elmer) of Augusta, Ga.; brothers, Calvin M. Dewalt of Norristown, Pa., Sammy and Larry Graham of Newberry; two aunts, Hulda Brooks and Josephine, both of Newberry. Burial was in WertsCemetery. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral, Inc. Newberry Observer 7/6/2005

DiBiase, Fran Hall 51 years old, of Camden Born in Camden on Jan. 16, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Elliott Hall and Robert Arthur Hall. Surviving were her husband, Larry DiBiase of Camden; daughter and son-in-law, Mac and Carmen DiBiase Atkins of Columbia; twin sons, Angelo Robert DiBiase and Gabriel Gene DiBiase of Columbia; sister, Sandy Hall of Lugoff and grandsonTilden Elliott Atkins. Burial was in the CassattBaptistChurchCemetery. Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, was in charge. Newberry Observer 1/4/2006

Dickert, Daniel C. Sr. 86 years old, formerly of Newberry, died March 12, 2006, at the NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Mr. Dickert was born on Oct. 11, 1919, in Newberry, a son of the late Yancey T. and Annie Sligh Dickert. He was survived by his wife Lera Duncan Dickert of Newberry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel C. and Sandra Dickert, Jr. of Prosperity and Ronald C. and Rosemarie Dickert, Sr. of Newberry; two sons-in-law, Robert L. Forbis of Newberry and Leo F. Thomas, Jr. of West Columbia; two sisters, Harriett D. Smith of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Mary Louise Smith of Freehold, N.J.; two brothers, Yancey J. “Jack” Dickert of Midland, Mich. and J. Roland Dickert of Newberry; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters, Peggy D. Forbis and Susan D. Thomas; two sisters, Nellie Blanche Dickert and Roberta D. West; one brother, William G. Dickert; and his stepmother, Elise Nash Dickert. Interment was in NewberryMemorialGardens. Whitaker Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 3/13/2006 & 3/15/2006

Dickert, Elbert Jackson Jr., M.D., ofNewberry, died June 11, 2004, at the NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Dr. Dickert was born on Oct. 1, 1921, in NewberryCounty, a son of the late Elbert Jackson and Geneva Thornton Dickert. He was educated in the Newberry City Schools and was a graduate of NewberryCollege. In 1945, he received the doctor of medicine degree from TulaneUniversityMedicalSchool in New Orleans, LA. He served his internship at the Columbia Hospital of Richland County in Columbia. Following his internship, he served as a medical officer in the United States Army until his discharge as a captain in 1948. He was survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Layton of Newberry and children: Judge Neal Workman Dickert and Floride of Augusta, Ga., and David Layton Dickert and Barbara of Fenton, MO and grandchildren Neal Workman Dickert Jr. and wife, Rachel of Baltimore, Md., and John Elbert Dickert and Mary Catherine Dickert of Fenton, MO. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer, 6/14/2004

Dickert, Emma see Emma Dickert MARTIN, Newberry Observer 11/20/2006

Dickert, Frances Livingston 86 years old, of Newberry, widow of John William Dickert Jr., died Dec. 30, 2006, at White Oak Manor. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late John Phillip and Eula Hiller Livingston. Surviving were a son, Johnnie (Rachel) Dickert of Newberry; daughters, Phyllis (Donald) Sheeley of Hartsville and Merrie Folk of Newberry; a son-in-law, Darwin Crawford; a sister, Evelyn Hendrix of Newberry. Mrs. Dickert was predeceased by a daughter, Janice Crawford; brothers, Herman Livingston, Paris Livingston and Roy Livingston; and sisters, Lottie Davis, Ethel Stone and Leona Morris. Burial was in NewberryMemorialGardens. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 1/1/2007

Dickert, Marian see Marian Dickert BOOZER, Newberry Observer 2/6/2006

Dickert, Peggy see Peggy Dickert FORBIS, Newberry Observer 12/19/2005

Dill, Boyd E. 70 years old, of Prosperity, died July 5, 2006, at his residence. Born in Whitmire, he was a son of the late M.M. and Ida Dickerson Dill. Mr. Dill was retired from the Army having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Surviving were his wife, Sandra Miller Dill, and a sister, Nancy D. Icard of Newberry. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 7/7/2006

Dillashaw,Gerald Glenn "Tiger" Sr., 64 years old, died March 31, 2004. Born in Newberry, he was a son of the late William and Beatrice Cook Dillashaw. He was reared in the home of his grandmother the late Lola Ellen Cook with his dear cousin, Dianne N. Hall. He was survived by children and their spouses, Glenn and Vicki Dillashaw and Wesley and Mindy Dillashaw, all of Newberry; daughters, Melanie Crumpton and David Preston of Newberry and Bonnie Ellen Dillashaw and Tony Tollison of Fountain Inn; sisters, Betty Richardson of Augusta and Shirley H. Mitchell of Newberry; three grandchildren, Johnathon Crumpton, Chip Newkirk and Landon Stribble; three step-grandchildren, Tyler, Cody and Jenna Geiger; a special cousin, Connie Rayfield and his best friend, Steve Bass. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer, 4/2/2004

Dixon, Jessie Jeter age 80 years, of Newberry and widow of Robert B. Dixon, died Oct. 25, 2004 in the WallaceThomsonHospital in Union. She was born in UnionCounty, a daughter of the late Elbert Evans and Grace Rochester Jeter. Surviving were one daughter, Sally Shouse of Whitmire; one step-son, John Dixon of Arkansas; one step-daughter, Patricia Eads of Louisiana; one brother, Charlie E. Jeter of Whitmire; two sisters, Peggy Green of Whitmire and Mary Tumlin of Georgia; three grandchildren, Corey Shouse, Eric Shouse and Seth Shouse. She was predeceased by a brother, William L. Jeter. Burial was at UnionMemorialGardens in Union. Gray Funeral Home-Clinton was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer, 10/27/2004

Dodgen,Willie Mae McMeekin 94 years old, widow of Wilmer Dodgen, died July 31, 2004 at RichlandMemorialHospital. Born in Clinton, Mrs. Dodgen was a daughter of the late James Davis and Fannie Irene Jacks McMeekin. She was a member of West EndBaptistChurch and the Sunday School. Mrs. Dodgen was survived by a daughter, Barbara D. Kelly, and her husband Heyward of Columbia. She was predeceased by her sisters, Fannie M. Wilson and Pauline McMeekin; her brother, J. D. McMeekin; and her granddaughter, Susan Howell Davison. Interment was in NewberryMemorialGardens. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer 8/2/2004

Dominick, Abby – a thank you for support during her loss, Newberry Observer 2/10/2006

Dominick, Carrie Koon "Polly’’ 86 years old, widow of Raymond Dominick, died Feb. 1, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Julius "Pat’’ and Maude Hendrix Koon. She was survived by her daughters, Polly (Norman) Bryant of Florida and Jane (Frank) Sims of Columbia; son, Kent (Leigh) Dominick of Columbia; grandchildren, Kerry and Graham Dominick, Kevin Bryant, Beth Sims Snyder and Janet Sims Metcalfe; and five great grandchildren. Burial was at St. AndrewsLutheranChurchCemetery. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel was in charge. Newberry Observer 2/9/2005

Dominick, Edith "Pete" Griffin 86 years old, of 157 Lester St., Silverstreet, beloved wife of 68 years of J. Allen Dominick, died Feb. 10 2004, at PresbyterianHospital in Charlotte, N.C. Mrs. Dominick was born on May 29, 1917 in Elberton, Ga., a daughter of the late William L. and Lula Chandler Griffin. She was survived by her husband; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald A. and Marilyn Dominick of Summerville and J. William "Bill" and Judy Dominick of Charlotte; five grandchildren and spouses, Greg and Cindy Dominick of Greenwood, Stacy and Brent Lyons and Kristin D. Bolick, all of Charlotte, Robin and Tim Still of Cummings, Ga. and Meloney and Jimmy Timmons of Bonneau; and 10 great grandchildren. Burial was at SilverstreetLutheranChurchCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements, Newberry Observer 2/13/2004

Dominick, Ernest Lewis 70 years old, formerly of Newberry, died Feb. 8, 2005 at the Lowman Home. Born in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Eddie Cleveland and Christina Mills Dominick. Surviving were a brother, Wyman E. Dominick of Prosperity; sisters, Bertha Mae D. Dennis and Betty Dill, both of Prosperity. He was predeceased by siblings, Pearl Bowers, Evelyn Kyzer, Raymond Dominick, Claude Dominick, E. C. Dominick, Jr., Otis Dominick and Roy Dominick. Burial was at ZionUnitedMethodistChurch. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home is in charge. Newberry Observer 2/9/2005

Dominick, Harold Furman 78 years old, of Prosperity, widower of Dorothy Cannon Dominick died March 14, 2005 at his residence. Born in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Furman Long and Annie Belle Boland Dominick. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving were daughters, Janie (Johnnie) Metts of Chapin, Phyllis (Melvin) Bradley of Saluda, Peggy (Tony) Barnes and Traci Dominick of Prosperity; grandchildren, Krissi and Eddie Wicker, Lori and Jeff Corley, Joshua Bradley, Jonathan and Emily Metts, Heather and Nathan Barnes; g re a t - g r a n d c h i l d re n , Bradley and Kaylee Wicker, Justin and Graceyn Corley; four nephews; a special canine companion, Snap. He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Dominick. Burial was at Mt.TaborLutheranChurchCemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home is in charge. Newberry Observer 3/16/2005

Dominick, J. Allen 89 years old, of Silverstreet, died March 6, 2004 at White Oak Manor in Newberry. Mr. Dominick was born on July 2, 1914 in NewberryCounty, a son of the late Joseph Benjamin and Rosanna Elizabeth Nichols Dominick. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Edith "Pete" Griffin Dominick. Mr. Dominick was survived by two sons and daughters in-law, Gerald A. and Marilyn Dominick of Summerville and J. William "Bill" and Judy Dominick of Charlotte; five grandchildren and spouses, Greg and Cindy Dominick of Greenwood, Stacy and Brent Lyons and Kristin D. Bolick, all of Charlotte, Robin and Tim Still of Cummings, Ga. and Meloney and Jimmy Timmons of Bonneau. Burial was at SilverstreetLutheranChurchCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer, 3/8/2004

Dominick, James E. “Tank” 43 years old, of Newberry, died, Jan. 27, 2006, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dominick was born in Newberry, a son of Eula Mae Wicker Dominick and the late Jacob James Dominick. Mr. Dominick was survived by his mother of Newberry; his wife, Abby Dowd Dominick of Newberry; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Mark McMurtury of Whitmire; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Mark A. Dominick of Newberry and Bobby and Paula Dominick of Whitmire. Interment was in St. Philip’s LutheranChurchCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry. Newberry Observer 1/30/2006

Dominick, John B. 88 years old, died Dec. 29, 2005. Born in Greer, he was the son of the late Henry B. and Estelle Fulmer Dominick. Mr. Dominick was an Army veteran of WW II. Surviving were sister, Elizabeth D. Raskind of Memphis, Tenn.; niece, Mrs. Plato Cacheris of Alexandria, Va.; and nephew, Hayne B. Dominick of Bealeton, VA.GreenlawnMemorial Park, Columbia. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, Columbia. Newberry Observer 1/6/2006

Dominick, Josie Boazman Mrs. 84 years old, ofChappells, widow of Guy W. Dominick, Sr., died August 21, 2004, at SelfMemorialHospital. Born in Chappells, on August 2, 1920, Mrs. Dominick was a daughter of the late Joe J., and Janie Reel Boazman. She was survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Judy Dominick of Tryon, NC; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Austin Fore, of Florence, and Kay and James Freeman of Chappells; two sisters, Frances Boozer of Chappells, and Christine Able of Greenwood; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph S. and Harriet Boazman of Newberry; two sisters-in-law, Myrtice Boazman of Chappells, and Emily Dominick of Newberry. She was predeceased by a brother, Earl R. Boazman. Burial was in RosemontCemetery, Newberry. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Index-Journal of GreenwoodSC8/24/2004 and Newberry Observer 8/23/2004

Dominick, Lera see Lera Dominick KINARD, Newberry Observer 12/14/2005

Dominick, Lucille Amick 77 years old, of Prosperity, died Nov. 3, 2004 at her residence. Born in Little Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Henry Clinton and Elberta Lindler Amick. She was survived by her husband of 55 years, Wyman E. Dominick; a son, Grady E. Dominick of Prosperity; a daughter, Patricia Ann Theilen of Prosperity; brothers, David Amick, Jacob Amick, Charles Ray Amick, Harvey Amick, Henry Amick, George Amick, all of Prosperity; a sister, Mae Miller of Newberry; four grandchildren, Robert Dominick, Michelle Dominick, Amanda Boozer, and Bruce Honeycutt; and one great-grandson, Ryan David Dominick. She was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Longshore. Burial was in the ZionUnitedMethodistChurch cemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer 11/5/2004

Dominick, Marilyn Fipps 61years old, of Summerville, wife of Gerald A. Dominick, died Dec. 17, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Dominick was born Oct. 21, 1943 in HorryCounty, a daughter of Leroy Fipps and Dolly Hodge Fipps. Survivors included her husband, Gerald A. Dominick of Summerville; two daughters, Robin D. Still and husband, Timothy of Cumming, Ga. and Meloney D. Timmons and husband, Jimmy of Bonneau; one sister, Diane F. Stephens of Loris; five grandchildren, Karianne E. Still, Natalie G. Still, Joshua A. Still and Dominick B. Still, all of Cumming, Ga., and Rachel N. Timmons of Bonneau. She was predeceased by her brother, Garland L. Fipps. Burial was in SilverstreetLutheranChurchCemetery in Newberry. Parks Funeral Home, Inc., 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 12/20/2004

Dominick, Mary Lee Whitman 93 years old, of Prosperity, widow of Gary L. Dominick, died April 8, 2005 at J. F. Hawkins Health Care. Born in Prosperity, she was a daughter of John H. and Ludie Taylor Whitman. Surviving were sons, Gary Wilford (Betty) Dominick of Prosperity and Voight W. (Martha) Dominick of Newberry. Burial was at St. Luke’s LutheranChurchCemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer 4/11/2005

Dominick, Nell Ruff 93 years old, formerly of, Columbia, widow of Teddy P. Dominick, Sr., died Oct. 13, 2005 at the NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. She was born on March 6, 1912 in NewberryCounty, a daughter of the late J. Caldwell and Pauline Nance Ruff. Mrs. Dominick was survived by a daughter and son-in-law, LaNelle and Robert Barber of Charleston; two sons and daughters-in-law, Teddy P. and Laura Dominick of Prosperity and George W. and Sheryl Dominick of Newberry; two sisters, Estelle Young of Asheville, N.C. and Geraldine Harmon of Newberry; eight grandchildren, Angela Dee Bradley, Kristin Bryan, Teddy Parker Dominick, III, Hope McIntosh, Matt Barber, Shawn Taylor, Amanda Coleman, and Jane West; and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Frances George and Marquerette Altig; and a brother, John Caldwell Ruff, Jr. Interment was in St. AndrewsLutheranChurchCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St., Newberry. Newberry Observer 10/14/2005

Doolittle, Helen Beryl Cromer 89 years old, of Pomaria, widow of Bart N. "Buddy"" Doolittle, died July 13, 2004 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter the late George Edward and Eva Sanders Cromer. Surviving were twin daughters, Molly and Polly Doolittle of the home; sister, Ann Arial of Pomaria; brother, Charlie S. Cromer of Pomaria; a special nephew, Phillip Cromer of Pomaria; special great nephews, Benjie Cromer and his wife, Shannon of Little Mountain and Brandon Cromer of Clemson. She was predeceased by brothers, W. Roy Cromer and her twin brother, George Earl "Bud" Cromer and sisters, Ida Graham and Ethel Mae Roof. Burial was in EnoreeBaptistChurchCemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 7/14/2004 ; note of thanks from the family, Newberry Observer 7/28/2004, page 9

Dorn, Clifton E. "Red" 90 years old, of Springfield Place, Newberry, widower of Hattie "Sug" Kesler Dorn, died Dec. 3, 2004 at the NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Mr. Dorn was born on Feb. 27, 1914 in AndersonCounty, a son of the late, Thomas O. and Florence Banes Dorn. Mr. Dorn was survived by a number of nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; and great great nieces and great great nephews. He was predeceased by four sisters, Edna Crawford, Margaret Dagenhart, Merle Jones and Madge Butler; and three brothers, Clinton Dorn, Herbert Dorn and Kenneth Dorn. Interment was in RosemontCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 12/6/2004

Dorroh,Veda Pitts 89 years old, widow of Henry David Dorroh, died June 12, 2004, at White Oak Manor. Born in Silverstreet, Mrs. Dorroh was a daughter of the late David Reeder and Mamie Longshore Pitts. She was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary D. Traylor, and husband, Henry, and Mrs. Beth Haltiwanger, and husband Jimmy, all of Silverstreet; a brother John L. Pitts, of Silverstreet; seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Alfred Dorroh. Interment was at Smyrna Presbyterian Church Cemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer, 6/14/2004

Douglas, Homer Jr., 51 years old, of Pomaria, died 10/26/2006. Born in NewberryCounty, he was the son of the late Homer Douglas Sr. and the late Barnetha Chaplin Douglas. Surviving were three sons, Carlo Douglas (Teaco) of Blackstock, Prentice Douglas (Nicky) of Blair and Alfonso Hiller of Newberry; one daughter, Genita Douglas of Pomaria; a brother, Kelvin Douglas of Pomaria; three sisters, Sandra D. Williams (Rickey), Eunetha Trapp and Toni L. Wicker (Andre), all of Pomaria; very devoted friends, Marian Cureton and son, Edric Cureton. Burial was at FellowshipBaptistChurch. Wilson Funeral of Newberry. Newberry Observer 10/27/2006

Doulgas, Barnetha Chaplin 70 years old, ofPomaria, died Feb. 4, 2004 at ProvidenceHospital in Columbia. Born in NewberryCounty, she was the daughter of the late Whit and Geneva Chaplin. She was widow of Homer Douglas, Sr. Surviving were two sons, Homer Douglas, Jr. and Kelvin Douglas of Pomaria; three daughters, Sandra (Ricky) Williams, Eunetha D. Trapp and Toni (Andre) Wicker, all of Pomaria; three brothers, Clyde (Willie) Chaplin and Rev. Timothy (Virginia) Taylor of Pomaria and Robert Lee (Daisy) Taylor of Kinards; four sisters, Carrie Lee Fletcher of Asheville, N.C., Terusha (Raymond) Jones of Pomaria, Ruth (Calvin) Counts of Newberry and Ernestine Whitener of Pomaria; uncle, Earnest Chaplin; one brother-in-law, Joseph (Jo Ann) Douglas; five sisters-in-law, Rebessa Glymph, Annie Tobe, Daisy Mae Tobe, Minnie Goodman and Daisy L. Douglas.Burial was at FellowshipBaptistChurchCemetery. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 2/6/2004

Dowd,Carole Ann Burns 64 years old, of CayceSC, died March 18, 2004. Born in St. Matthews, she was the daughter of Margie Frances Wise Burns Dixon and stepdaughter of James T. Dixon of St. Matthews. Surviving were her husband, Johnny D. Dowd of Cayce; daughter and son-in-law, Leslie Ellen and Robert Lincoln Powell, II of Johnsonville; son and daughter-in-law, John David and Anna Dowd of Florence; brother, Harry Truman Burns of St. Matthews; and four grandchildren, Lindsey Anne Powell, Robert Lincoln Powell, III and Trent David Dowd and Kyler Logan Dowd. Committal was in West EndCemetery, St. Matthews. Newberry Observer 3/22/2004

Dowd, Mary Ellen Taylor 94 years old, of Newberry, widow of Chief Colie L. Dowd, died March 20, 2004 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. She was born on October 3, 1909 in Prosperity, a daughter of the late Dudley F. and Agnes Dominick Taylor. Mrs. Dowd was survived by a daughter, Katherine D. Dawkins of Newberry; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph E. and Betty Taylor of Griffin, Ga.; five grandchildren and spouses, Janis and Clarence Purvis, Candace Taylor, Michael D. and Pegi Taylor, Mark Taylor and Matthew D. and Vicki Taylor; seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a special friend, Val Tyska. Interment was in NewberryMemorialGardens.Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, was assisting the family. Newberry Observer 3/22/2004

Dowd, Nancy see Nancy Dowd HAFF, Newberry Observer 9/15/2006

Dowd, Ruth see Ruth D. METTS, Newberry Observer 6/26/2006 & 6/28/2006

Drake, William Garrison “Billy” 39 years old, died Oct. 26, 2006. Billy was survived by his wife, Colleen Drake; two sons, Jordan and Garrison Drake; his parents, Tom and Linda Drake (formerly of Newberry); and his brother, Tommy Drake. Burial was at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, LexingtonVA. Newberry Observer 11/1/2006

Drakeford, Carl Edward Sr., 60 years old, husband of Helen Fleming Drakeford, of Clinton, died June 6 at BrookviewHealthcareCenter in Gaffney. Mr. Drakeford was born in Kershaw, the son of the late Elias and Lula Bell Wright Drakeford. Surviving in addition to his wife were two children, Antonya (David) Griffin, and Carl Drakeford, Jr.; two sisters, Eloise Drakeford and Nancy Patterson; five brothers, Eddie (Antoinette), Walter (Jackie), Sammie (Viola), Luther and John Drakeford. Burial was at HebronBaptistChurch. Childs Funeral Home in charge. Newberry Observer 6/10/2005

Draper,Matthew Lawrence Jr. died April 27, 2004. Born in Newberry, he was the son of Matthew and Jeanne Culver Draper. Surviving Matthew were his loving parents; maternal grandparents, Donald and Robin Culver of Columbia and Barbara Ryder of Virginia; paternal grandparents, Mitchell and Jacqueline Draper of Lexington; a large extended family, friends and loved ones. Burial was in WoodridgeMemorial Park, Lexington. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 4/30/2004 & 5/17/2004

Driggers, Mary Elizabeth 82 years old, died Nov. 27, 2006, at Clemson Downs. She was a daughter of the late D. Clifton and Bessie Boozer Driggers. Surviving were her brother, Derrill C. Driggers of Abbeville; sister, Evelyn D. Ball of Clemson; sisters-in law, Rebecca Driggers of Newberry and Cat Driggers of Columbia. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home Chapel, Central-ClemsonCommons. Interment was at OldStoneChurchCemetery. Newberry Observer 11/29/2006

Drumm, Harry Lincoln 80 years old, of Chapin, widower of Nellie Catheran Mack Drumm, died Feb. 21, 2005 at the Dorn VA Medical Center. Born in Holmes, Pa., he was a son of the late Harry Lincoln and Mary Murray Drumm. He was a World War II and Korean Conflict Army veteran for which he received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Surviving were sons, Harry L. Drumm III and Mark W. Drumm, both of Chapin; daughters, Camille (Bruce) Morgan of Augusta, Marie (Dan) Haven of Prosperity and Patricia (Daryll) Ragsdale of Chapin; sisters, Florence Magnim of Lima, Pa., Betty Hannigan of Blackwood, N.J. and Nancy Mae Phillips of Treasure Island, Fla.; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Lynn Heffner. Burial was in RosemontCemetery. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge. Newberry Observer 2/23/2005

Duckett, Charles Richard "Duck’’ Jr., of Newberry died June 6, 2005 at Palmetto Health Richland. Born in NewberryCounty, he was the son of the late Charles Richard Duckett, Sr. and the late Dorothy Wilson Duckett. Surviving were his wife, Adell Higgins Duckett of Clinton; daughter, Anisha Higgins of Spartanburg; son, Chauncey Hardrick of Columbia; sisters, Susan Clark, Kathy Duckett and Gwendolyn Duckett; brothers, James Maffett and Thomas Duckett, all of Newberry; granddaughter, Brianna Stanley of Chapin; motherin-law, Minnie Joiner of Kinards; seven aunts; two uncles; sister-in-law, Ada Duckett; brothers-in-law, George Clark and Bernard Higgins. Burial was at CalvaryBaptistChurchCemetery. F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer 6/8/2005

Dudley,James H. of Newberry, widower of Irene Young Dudley, died June 5, 2004 at NewberryCountyMemorialHospital. Born in NewberryCounty, he was the son of the late Ernest Dudley, Sr. and the late Alma C. Dudley and stepmother, Willie Mae Ellison. Surviving were two daughters, Dorene L. Nance and Sandra J. Battle; two sons, James A. Dudley and Charles W. Dudley, all of Newberry; one sister, Coggie Lee Hough of Newberry; stepsisters, Jeraldine Carter and Tawanda Saddler, both of Columbia, and Olivia Miller of Newberry; two brothers, Mark A. Dudley and Thomas L. Dudley, both of Newberry; step-brother, Timothy Miller of New York; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law; two sons-in-law; six sisters in-law; four brothers-in-law; other relatives and friends. Burial was in OldBeaverdamBaptistChurchCemetery. F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer, 6/7/2004

Dufford, C. A. Jr., M.D., 83 years old, of Springfield Place, Newberry died Jan. 24, 2005, at his residence. Dr. Dufford was born July 10, 1921 in Kingstree, South Carolina, a son of the late C. A. Dufford, Sr. and Alma Cole Dufford. He was a 1942 graduate of NewberryCollege and entered the U. S. Army. Under an army program he received his medical degree with a specialization in pediatrics from The Medical College of South Carolina in 1945. After serving in his medical capacity in the army in Japan, he returned to complete a medical residency in Newark, N.J. and the old ColumbiaHospital. Dr. Dufford began his practice in pediatrics in Newberry in 1950 and practiced until January 1997. Dr. Dufford was survived by his sister, Doris Dufford of Newberry and a brother, Dr. William E. (Bill) Dufford of Columbia. He was predeceased by a sister, Virginia Dufford. Interment was in RosemontCemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St., Newberry assisted the family. Newberry Observer 1/26/2005

Dunbar, Ella see Ella Dunbar GRIST, Newberry Observer 10/13/2006

Dunbar, J. W. 60 years old, ofColumbia, died Jan. 22, 2004 at WJBD VA Medical Center in Columbia. Born in NewberryCounty, he was the son of the late Elliott and Alice Dunbar. Surviving were his wife, Evelyn Dunbar of Columbia; three daughters, Yolanda and Octavia Dunbar of Columbia and Cheryldene Toland of Prosperity; sons, Patrick Bates and Antonio Jenkins of Columbia; three grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn (Louis) Robinson of Newberry; aunts, Frances and Elizabeth Dunbar of Newberry and James Crooks of Greenville; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Mayo and Janis (Samuel) Crumblin of Columbia; brothers-in-law, James (Arlene) Mayo of New Jersey, Thomas (Rosa) Mayo and Tim (Sandra) Mayo of Columbia. Burial was at MountMoriahA.M.E.ChurchCemetery. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Newberry Observer, 1/26/2004 & 1/28/2004

Duncan, Garnett Otis 73 years old of Lebanon, Virginia, formerly of Abingdon, VA died July 7, 2005. Born in Washington County, Va. on April 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Roy and Ida Perkins Duncan. He served his country in the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Glenn and Hugh Duncan also precede him in death. Survivors included one son, Donald Otis Duncan and wife Libby of Newberry; his companion and sweetheart, Gladys Farmer; step-children, Phillip D. Farmer of Abingdon, Neal Farmer and wife Donna of Lebanon, and Cathy D. Farmer of Sanford, Fla.; grandchildren, Travis Duncan, Kelly Duncan, Daniel Duncan and Joni Williams; step-grandchildren, David Farmer, Mike Farmer, Leslie Farmer Fields, Jarrod Farmer, Benjamin Farmer, Travis Farmer, Courtney Farmer and Heather Farmer; great-grandchild, Victoria D. Duncan; step-great-grandchildren, Noah, Bailey and Savannah Farmer, Rylee Fields and Clayton Owens; niece, Sally Bowling and nephew, Doug Duncan. Interment was at ForrestHillsMemoryGardens in Abingdon. Owens Funeral Service, Lebanon, Va. Newberry Observer 7/8/2005

Duncan, George Wallace "Poe" 80 years old, of Newberry, widower of Nell W. Duncan, died at his residence, Sept. 16, 2005. Mr. Duncan was born on April 22, 1925 in ChesterCounty, and was a son of the late George W. and Athea Holder Duncan. He was survived by daughter, Susan D. Lee of Prosperity; two sons, Kip Duncan of Newberry and Biff Duncan of Piedmont; two sisters, Ann Henderson of Rock Hill and Dot Duncan of Chester; one brother, Ray Duncan of Rock Hill. He was predeceased by two sons, Charles Jonathan Duncan and Earl Wayne Duncan and a great grandson, Genesis Duncan. Burial was at EvergreenCemetery in Chester. Whitaker Funeral Home. Newberry Observer 9/19/2005

Dupré, Barry 57 years old, born in Mamou, La., died July 23, 2006 in his Navarre, Fla. home. Barry was survived by his wife Jinks Dupré, his two children, John and Allison; mother-in-law, Pat Miller; sister-in-law, Jill Miller and her son/Barry’s godchild, C.R.; Jill’s fiancé Bert Menchew; brother-in-law Joe Miller and his wife Kim and daughter Megan who also live in Florida. In Louisiana, he is survived by his mother, Maude Dupré, sister Cindy and brother David. Rose Lawn Funeral Home, 2942 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL32563. Newberry Observer 7/26/2006

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